So I've been having a lot of different debates and discussions about Endo with people of all walks of life, all ages and surprisingly both sexes. The amount of men I've have spoken to in the past two weeks all of whom are currently single that have taken an interest in this illness has really given me hope for the future of Endo. I know, I know I sound preachy but one guy in particular said "if my Girlfriend/Wife was going through this I'd want to know the signs and symptoms even if she didn't so I could help her get diagnosed". I continued our conversation and explained what March 01st was representing. He had no at all getting involved. So I thought I would dedicate this post to my very nice, caring Irish friend and the below pic is quite appropriate.
It got me thinking that while we may be afraid to broach the subject when entering a relationship due to the complicated nature of this illness if more people as a whole were aware there would be a greater understanding and much less taboo.
I'm sure parents who have had Endo do make their daughters aware of the illness. Well my Mum did anyway right from the start and believe you me she watched me like a hawk with regards to any signs I was showing that something was not the average shall we say.
I know in the future, if I ever do take that plunge and have a biological child (there is a very strong genetic link of Endo in my family, my Grandmother, my Mother and five Aunts) I would make them aware girl or boy of this illness. Too many young girls suffer with horrendous amounts of pain needlessly, all because they think it's a "normal" part of being a woman. They feel embarrassed about seeing their Doctor about their periods as they are afraid they will be told it's something they just have to deal with or that they're making something out of nothing. If I had a son I would certainly want him made aware so he could be knowledgeable and pass that wisdom on.
We need to create a link, throughout families, friends and our extended circles that will continue on for generations. This year is our year to #EndtheSilence so let's do it!
